02BlkRex Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 02BlkRex - how the eff did you get a 550CCA bat? Mine was 490. Something to do with your altitude? No idea but I know I'm not the only one. I saw a pic in another thread and it was clearly labeled 550 CCA. Doesn't matter anyway, the battery is still crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 02BlkRex - how the eff did you get a 550CCA bat? Mine was 490. Something to do with your altitude? I was wondering the same thing too. Mine clearly says 430 CCA on the top of the battery. WTF? I wonder what's supposed to come? Did the dealer change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 meh...maybe mine was 430....either way it wasn't a 500 series CCA bat. but like rex said, it's still crap....and its no longer in my vehicle. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 FOR SALE: 1 stock 550 CCA battery - $20 plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I don't think I will get an optima battery. I hear so many mixed reviews. How about Energizer? Is it true they keep going and going? I might opt for a Sears battery or duralast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I don't think I will get an optima battery. I hear so many mixed reviews. what have you heard? i was leaning towards an optima... (i'd search but for some reason it's blocked here at work) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Well I have read on these forums that atleast 1 person has had a red top replaced something rediculous like 3 times in a couple of months. I heard they aren't meant for any shock at all. Before I joined these forums I wouldn't have thought twice about getting a red top. Unfortunatly this is all hearsay, but I'm not taking a chance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well I have read on these forums that atleast 1 person has had a red top replaced something rediculous like 3 times in a couple of months. I heard they aren't meant for any shock at all. Before I joined these forums I wouldn't have thought twice about getting a red top. Unfortunatly this is all hearsay, but I'm not taking a chance.. I've heard that at least 1 person is having problems with their Spec B too! Alternator, radio, stalling, etc! Does that make it a bad car? I know several people that have had very good experiance with Optima, that's why I chose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well I have read on these forums that atleast 1 person has had a red top replaced something rediculous like 3 times in a couple of months. I heard they aren't meant for any shock at all. Before I joined these forums I wouldn't have thought twice about getting a red top. Unfortunatly this is all hearsay, but I'm not taking a chance.. yeah, common denominator is the car. maybe something was/is wrong with the car and not the batteries. just 1 person having problems isn't enough to deter me from getting an optima. if you could post links that'd be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 have you guys had any trouble with your remote key unlock/lock? mines sucks from time to time and i'm wondering if maybe it is the car battery. i know it's reaching, but thought i'd ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdoggydog Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 have you guys had any trouble with your remote key unlock/lock? mines sucks from time to time and i'm wondering if maybe it is the car battery. i know it's reaching, but thought i'd ask. I've had 2 occasions where trying to lock the car after leaving it did not activate the locking mechanism. After putting the key in and turning it to the accessory poosition (not starting the engine), then turning it and taking the key back out, the remote worked fine. As if something didn't shut down properly in order for the remote to work with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 After much searching on the Internet, I went with the Duralast Gold battery. It's almost as good as the Optima for about 1/2 the price. I put it in Friday and my car will be sitting unstarted until Monday. I'll let you know if I still have my presets Monday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrier Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 We are also having the radio reset problem in the 07 LGT. I've had cars with weak batteries before, I've seen batteries so low that the car won't even turn over and the radio never lost it's settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02BlkRex Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 After much searching on the Internet, I went with the Duralast Gold battery. It's almost as good as the Optima for about 1/2 the price. I put it in Friday and my car will be sitting unstarted until Monday. I'll let you know if I still have my presets Monday morning. Problem solved so far. Car sat outside in snow for 3 days and fired right up this morning with no loss of presets. It was about 28F this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 We are also having the radio reset problem in the 07 LGT. I've had cars with weak batteries before, I've seen batteries so low that the car won't even turn over and the radio never lost it's settings. I'm wondering if it's only with the LGT with the auto climate control and six disk changer. My wife has an 08 Outback and we also had an 07 and an 05 and they have never had this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrier Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It happened to our car again today - twice! It was 40 degrees and very rainy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneygirlid Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Car: 07 LGT Radio: 6cd w/ XM, ESC with Navigation Miles: 14k Replacement: 0 Routine: My radio presets have gone out twice. 1st time it had been sitting in my garage for a few days. 2nd time it was sitting outside where temperatures probably dipped around zero. It seemed like there way a cranking problem with that one where I had to crank twice to get it to start. I took it to the shop this last Monday and they checked my battery with the little Subaru battery meter and it registered will into 600+ amps. My service manager was going to call the Subaru Tech Line to get more info. I think I'll just e-mail him a link to this thread and see if I can replicate the problem again with intermittent cranking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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